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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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